Is tick repellent for humans profitable to sell on Amazon United States?

The niche generates $2.5M/yr across 44 tracked products. 3 of 3 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +838.1%. Flapen's verdict: Launch it (82/100).

How competitive is the tick repellent for humans niche?

20 brands and 625 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 34% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 58% of demand.

What do buyers complain about in tick repellent for humans?

Top complaints mined from reviews: Pest/Insect Control, Functionality-Overall, Spray/Flow. The return rate is 0.6%.

When does demand for tick repellent for humans peak?

Demand peaks in Apr–May–Jun; the busiest month runs 54.5× the quietest.

What does it cost to enter the tick repellent for humans niche?

Listings span $3.98–$76.42; the average listing price is $21.81 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 8,339 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.

tick repellent for humans

Launch it

A $2.5M/yr market growing +838.1% this quarter with returns at 0.6% — clears our launch bar.

Growth

Incredible+838.1%

90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch

Returns

Incredible0.6%

return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate

Market size

Incredible$2.5M

$2.5M/yr · 1.2M searches

Avg price

Great$21.81

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

Conversion

Great9.4%

search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale

Price range

Great$3.98–$76.42

cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100

Competition

Great34%

top-5 click share — an open shelf

Brand share

Great58%

top-5 brand share — no brand owns this niche

Quality gap

Good4.5★

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

Review moat

Bad8,339

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

Signals Trending No Dominant Brand

According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, tick repellent for humans is a $2.5M/yr Amazon United States market (1.2M searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 58% of demand. Demand peaks in Apr–May–Jun. Verdict: Launch it — 82/100.

Data updated Jul 11, 2026 · scored weekly · How we score niches

tick repellent for humans market data

Units sold / yr: 100K–125K; avg 2,500–3,000/product
Revenue / yr: $2.2M–$2.7M; units × avg price
Conversion rate: 9.4%
Avg BSR: #149
Page quality: 0%
Prime: 100%
Sponsored: 93%
Out of stock: 0.2%
Avg brand age: 71 months
Avg seller age: 151 days

Competition & brand share

Clicks spread well past the top 5 (34% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen.

Brands

20 rising

Sellers

625

Top-5 brand share

58%

Top 20: 100%

Top-5 click share

34%

Top 20: 82%

Open market

34%

OFF!13%
Ben's12%
Repel12%
Sawyer12%
Murphy's Naturals9%
TICK BAN8%

Demand & seasonality

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +838.1% search growth over the last 90 days.

Peak months: Apr, May, Jun · busiest ÷ quietest = 54.5×

Open Trend

Top tick repellent for humans search terms

tick repellent for humans686K/yr +942.2%8.5% conv.
tick repellent146K/yr +918.2%5.5% conv.
tick spray158K/yr +595.4%6.8% conv.
tick spray for humans103K/yr +613.0%9.8% conv.
strongest tick repellent15K/yr +749.2%3.4% conv.
tick prevention for humans17K/yr +513.6%4.5% conv.
best tick repellent for humans12K/yr +783.9%6.6% conv.
tick repellant10K/yr >1,000%8.6% conv.
repel tick defense8K/yr >1,000%12.4% conv.
human tick repellent8K/yr +693.1%5.8% conv.

All search terms

Top tick repellent for humans products on Amazon

Each bubble is one product — market share against review moat; bubble size tracks estimated sales, color grades how beatable the incumbent looks.

Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)

All 24 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

Top sellers

by 90-day click share

Off! Deep Woods Insect Repellent Aerosol Bug Spray with Long Lasting Protection from Ticks and Listed Bugs 6 Ounce (Pack of 1)

OFF!$8.774.7★571 rev

Sawyer Products SP657 Premium Permethrin Insect Repellent for Clothing Gear & Tents Trigger Spray 24-Ounce

Sawyer$17.594.6★42,088 rev

Murphys Naturals Mosquito & Tick Bug Repellent Spray Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus for Skin + Outdoor Gear 4 Ounce Pump 2-Pack

Murphy's Naturals$19.474.4★16,652 rev

Grandpa Guss Natural Tick and Mosquito Repellent Spray DEET-Free Plant-Based Up to 8 Hours Safe for Kids When Used as Directed 4 oz 2 Pack

Grandpa Gus's$19.234.4★947 rev

Thermacell Tick Control Tubes; 12 Per Box; No Spray Easy-to-Use; Kills Ticks That May Carry Lyme Disease; Place in Backyard Gardens or Wooded Areas Twice a Year; Wont Harm Kids Pets or Environment

Thermacell$45.674.3★2,714 rev

Newest

by launch date

Badger Tick Spray All Natural Tick Repellent for Humans 6+ Hours Effective Extra Strength Protection w/Organic Essential Oils Safe for Kids Deet-Free Vegan Plant Based 4 fl oz

Badger$11.95118 rev

9mo ago

Repel Insect Repellent Sportsmen Max Formula 40% DEET 6.5 Ounces Long-Lasting Aerosol Insect Repellent Spray Repels Mosquitoes Ticks Gnats Biting Flies Chiggers and Fleas 3 Pack

Repel$17.038,922 rev

11mo ago

NATPAT TrailPatch Tick Repellent Stickers for Kids - All Natural Chemical Free Outdoor Bug Patch for Toddlers Kids (48 Pack)

NATPAT$14.44705 rev

2y ago

Boogie Insect Repellent Lotion for Mosquitoes Ticks & Flies - 6 fl oz - DEET Alternative Mosquito Repellent - Up to 14-Hour Protection - Fragrance-Free

Boogie$11.492,690 rev

3y ago

Bens Tick & Insect Repellent Eco Spray - Bug Spray with 30% DEET for Mosquitoes Ticks & More - Up to 7 Hours of Protection - Fragrance-Free - 6 oz (2 Pack)

Ben's$17.972,338 rev

7y ago

What buyers say about tick repellent for humans

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

What buyers love

Pest/Insect Control28%

“Best Insect Repellent”

Smell18%

“Good smell”

Quality-Overall12%

“Excellent Product”

Spray/Flow5%

“Easy spray”

Advertised Vs Actual Product4%

“AS advertised”

Ease Of Use4%

“Ease of use”

Value For Money4%

“good value”

Efficiency3%

“Its been really effective”

Strength2%

“Sturdy”

Adhesion/Stickiness1%

“Doesn't become sticky or have a strong odor”

What buyers complain about

Pest/Insect Control20%

“Didnt work for mosquitoes”

Functionality-Overall13%

“Did not work”

Spray/Flow8%

“Spray didnt work”

Leak-Proof8%

“The sprayer leaks”

Value For Money7%

“Expensive”

Smell6%

“Strong chemical smell”

Ease Of Use3%

“Too hard to operate”

Size-Overall3%

“Small bottle”

Quality-Overall2%

“no quality control”

Allergies2%

“Allergic reaction”

Top return reasons

Leak-Proof18%

Size-Overall16%

Value For Money13%

Advertised Vs Actual Product10%

Functionality-Overall10%

Spray/Flow7%

Smell7%

Pest/Insect Control6%

Defective Material/Parts3%

Strength1%

Common questions

Is tick repellent for humans profitable to sell on Amazon United States?: The niche generates $2.5M/yr across 44 tracked products. 3 of 3 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +838.1%. Flapen's verdict: Launch it (82/100).
How competitive is the tick repellent for humans niche?: 20 brands and 625 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 34% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 58% of demand.
What do buyers complain about in tick repellent for humans?: Top complaints mined from reviews: Pest/Insect Control, Functionality-Overall, Spray/Flow. The return rate is 0.6%.
When does demand for tick repellent for humans peak?: Demand peaks in Apr–May–Jun; the busiest month runs 54.5× the quietest.
What does it cost to enter the tick repellent for humans niche?: Listings span $3.98–$76.42; the average listing price is $21.81 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 8,339 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.